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Cycle News 1996 01 03

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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The 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750. 394'lbs. dry. An incredible 451bs.less than the previous-generation GSX-R750. And apower-t(}-we~ ratio sure to tighten your leathers. The fU'St GSX-R invented a new category of motorcydes. This one will take that category to anew level. - Obviously, it couldn't be built overni~ And it rouIdn't be buih by mere 'tweaking: Every component is completely new and fully integrated. In fact, other than what we've learned from a decade of race victories on the GSX-~ only one bike had anything to do with the new GSX-R750's development: The Sumki RGV500, our purpose-built, R(}-holds-barred, World Grand Prix Championship-winning bike. We took its dimensions. The overall length and height The aerodynamic shape. And went from there. - It led to the GSX-R's new, extrerne~ strong and light diamond-type frame. The light, detachable subframe for ease of maintenance. The short wheelbase and 24-degree steering an~e for superb, responsive handling, as well as the race-proven suspension system: massive 43mm ful~ adjustable inverted forks and aproven link-type rear suspension, also ~ adjustable. - To fit inside this ri~d yet compact chassis. we needed an unbelievably Ii~ powerful, and compact engine. Name~, a4-stroke, 4-qlinder, liquid-cooled mill that works through asmooth-shifting close-ratio 6-speed transmission khas OOHC, 16 valves, and short downdraft intake ports for high Twin Swirl Combustion Otamber effidency.lt ~so boasts

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